Bayly: Garden Party Necklace

I love the whimsical jewelry in Bayly's Etsy shop. My favorite is the Garden Party necklace. The images on this particualar necklace are the work of Maria Sibylla Maria who was a German artist and scientist in the Baroque Era. What I like most about this necklace is all the vibrant colors. Bayly has taken these beautiful images and protected them with glass and then surrounded them with Japanese beads. Be sure to check out Bayly's Etsy shop to see all the other beautiful imagery and colorful jewelry she has available.

J.Crew: Abacus Bracelets

The crystals, studs and stones on these bracelets from J.Crew slide freely on the satin ribbons like an abacus. I really like these bracelets because they are extremely delicate and feminine and yet have a rockstar style toughness to them. I think they would look just as great layered with a bunch of bangles as they would worn alone.

NYC Subway Token Necklace: Julie&Julia

I finally saw the movie Julie&Julia last night and really liked it! You can't help but notice the NYC Subway Token necklace that Amy Adams wears throughout the movie. The necklace is made from old NYC tokens that were used from 1953-1970. I love things that involve old-NYC and I love jewelry that is made from former everyday items. This necklace is great because it looks good and also has history behind it. Who knows who used the token before it became a necklace!

Free People: Sprayed Layered Chain Necklace

The way the colors transition on this Sprayed Layer Necklace by Free People it reminds my of an ombre, dip-dye effect. I've only seen the ombre, dip-dye done with fabric so to see it mimicked using metal is very unique. I had my eye on this necklace a few months ago but I'm glad I didn't purchase it then because now it's less then half the price!! It's on sale for only $19.95.

Anthropologie: Moss & Petals Necklace

I wanted to post something green for St. Patrick's Day for those of you who would rather wear green jewelry for this holiday be it that you own no green clothing or have a corporate job. I really like this necklace from Anthropologie because of the mix of different color and size beads and how the green color pops against the black, grey and citrine colored flowers. I also like that the green color isn't overpowering but more of a musted green. This necklace could be worn any day as well as any holiday.

Urban Outfitters: Umbrella Jewelry Stand

Today's post is a little different. I was inspired by this past weekends weather in NYC that was named "Umbrellageddon" by a few media outlets. I have never seen so many "dead" umbrellas on the streets in my entire time living in NYC. My family was in town from AZ (hence the lack of posts the last few days) and we braved the weather to enjoy our weekend together. We lost 2 umbrellas. I did a search for umbrella jewelry and nothing really stuck out to me but as a person with a lot of jewelry I am constantly looking for jewelry boxes and other forms of jewelry storage for my collection. I found this Umbrella Jewelry Stand on Urban Outfitters and thought it was adorable. I like the roses that are painted on the inside of the umbrella. The whole weekend we kept talking about how the weather is going to break soon from the winter and spring will be here and I feel like those small roses are the glimmer of better weather and flowers that comes along with the spring rain.

Anthropologie: Tessera Necklace

I received the new Anthropolgie catalog in the mail yesterday and as usual was drooling over the jewelry! I am actually surprised that this is my first post of a piece from Anthroplogie. My favoriite piece from the catalog was the Tessera Necklace. I really like how its made from so many different types of materials; beads, stones, silk wrapped beads. There are so many interesting pieces and small details that make up this necklace. Each piece could be used to make individually great necklaces but put all together, they make one very interesting and beautiful necklace.